Tactical view: key issues facing Liverpool as they seek to shock City again

Tom Clarke analyses the key issues facing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ahead of the quarter-final first leg against Manchester City

Liverpool’s front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané have starred for Jürgen Klopp this season and will be expected to produce their best against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. But while Klopp’s attacking options are automatic picks, the Liverpool manager has decisions to make in other areas of the pitch.

Can missed Saturday’s win at Crystal Palace with a back injury and is a doubt for Wednesday with Jordan Henderson and James Milner alternatives in midfield. Can has not only played the most minutes of…

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